Deputy Chief, Emergency Services for Kachemak Fire Service Area
Apply NowCompany: Kenai Peninsula Borough
Location: Homer, AK 99603
Description:
Salary: $76,893.00 - $112,736.00 Annually
Location : Homer, AK
Job Type: Full-time
Department: KACHEMAK EMERGENCY SERVICE AREA
Division: KACHEMAK EMERGENCY SA
Opening Date: 12/24/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Special instructions for job posting: Within six months from date of hire, the Deputy Chief must establish residency within at least a 20-minute response time by roadway to the nearest service area station as designated by his or her superior, and shall continue such residency during the period of appointment
Please be sure to attach requested documents to application.
Definition
Under the general direction and supervision of the Chief, the Deputy Chief, Emergency Services is responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of administrative and management services, manages the emergency medical services program, and manages training of the combination career and volunteer staff as delegated by the Chief. The Deputy Chief serves as a member of the management, administrative and command teams.
Deputy Chief, KESALow Salary RangeHigh Salary RangeRegular Gross Wages $ 76,893.00 $ 112,736.00Annual Benefits paid by KPB on Employee's behalf:
FICA $ 6,404.00 $ 9,852.00PERS $ 16,917.00 $ 24,802.00Health Insurance* $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00Life Insurance $ 106.00 $ 156.00Value of Leave Accrual (6.47 hrs. per pay period) Accrual paid as used. $ 6,811.00 $ 16,044.00Est. Total: $132,131.00 $188,590.00See Summary of Benefits for Additional Employee Benefits; Does not reflect Net pay.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Education:
2.Work Experience:A minimum of seven (7) years of increasingly responsible firefighting/EMS experience, four (4) years of which must have been as a fire officer or equivalent leadership/managerial role within a career or combination fire department.
This experience must include demonstrated and successful work experience in all of the following areas:
3. Certifications and Licensing:
Bachelor's degree in Fire Science, Public Administration or Business Professional experience providing training, conducting performance evaluations, public speaking Paramedic Certification Fire Officer II and/or Fire Officer III Certification (IFSAC or other state-approved equivalent) EMS and Fire Instructor certifications Alaska Fire Investigator Certification (Fire Investigator Technician or Certified Fire Investigator) Graduate or enrolled in National Fire Academy - Managing Officer program or Executive Fire Officer Certification program Center for Public Safety Excellence - Fire Officer Designation or Chief Fire Officer Designation NIMS compliant 100,200,700, & 300,400
Essential Functions
1.Assists the Chief as assigned with all Department services and activities to include training, injury prevention, emergency medical services, and fire protection and suppression.
2.Assists the Chief in the development and implementation of administrative policies and guidelines resulting from regulatory processes and regulations that affect the department.
3.Assists the Chief in contract administration, product research and evaluation, grant development/administration, and long-term planning processes for the department.
4.Assists the Chief in the development and coordination of medical control, field policies for emergency responses, and evaluation of program effectiveness and supervises the medical quality assurance program. Works with the physician advisor to monitor the medical program for the department. Supervises and administers the ambulance billing program for the department.
5.Directly supervises the Training division of the department including training for employees and volunteer responders. Prepares employee and volunteer training sign-in forms for Borough, State and Federal training records and reports.
6.Summarizes and interprets data; prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports; and prepares other reports as necessary. May be required to provide status reporting as requested by the Chief, Borough administration and/or the Office of Emergency Management and/or Fire Service Area Board.
7.Ensures that licensure, training requirements and reporting for the department are complete and timely.
8.Assists the Chief with budget development and implementation for fiscal year.
9.May represent the department with other agencies, departments, and organizations as their programs relate to the department as directed by the Chief.
10.Acts as a community leader when representing the service area and the department. Proactively establishes and maintains effective and positive working relationships with the Borough, volunteers, neighboring agencies and service areas.
11.Maintains minimum EMS and Fire certification levels as required by the Fire Service Area.
12.Assists the Chief with supervision of borough employees as directed.
13.When designated, may assume the duties of the Chief in his/her absence.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to feel or handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear; and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently transport up to 50 pounds, and occasionally transport over 100 pounds. Employee may encounter a high frequency of exposure to hazardous situations in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We look forward to reviewing your application. Thank you for applying!
Kenai Peninsula Borough Self-Insured Health/Rx /Dental/Vision Plans
High Deductible Health Plan
Calendar Year Deductible: Individual - $2,000*Family - $4,000*
Calendar Year Out-of-Pocket Maximum:
Individual - $5,500 In-Network / $15,000
Out-of-Network Family - $9,000 In-Network / $30,000 Out-of-Network
Prescription Drug Plan Calendar Year Deductible:
Individual - $2,000* Family - $4,000*
* Medical and prescription deductibles are combined and cross-accumulate * Medical and prescription out-of-pocket maximums are combined and cross-accumulate
Note: A spousal coverage surcharge of $150 per month ($75 per pay period) will be assessed if an employee's spouse declines health coverage available through his or her employer and is enrolled in the KPB Plans, or if the spouse elects to enroll in a reduced benefit plan which shifts primary coverage to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Health Plan.
Employee Health Premiums per Pay Period (24 per year):
Employee $47.50 ($95/month)
Spouse $47.50 ($95/month)
Children (1 - 5)$12.50 (per each child / $25 per child/per month)
Children (6+) $75 ($150 total/month)
Dental Plan Calendar Year Deductible
Individual - $75 / Family - $250
Annual Maximum Benefit per Person - $2,500
Vision Plan
There is no deductible applicable to the Vision Plan Eligible expenses include eye exams, lenses and frames and contact lenses.
Dental/Vision Premiums per Pay Period (24 per year):Coverage for employee and all eligible, enrolled dependents$15 ($30/month)
Borough Contribution to HSA or HRA
Health Savings Account
Calendar Year Contribution$1,500 Individual / $3,000 Family
Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Calendar Year Contribution$1,500 Individual / $3,000 Family
Employees who elect to participate in, and meet eligibility requirements for, the HRA or HSA, shall have the Employer's contribution, *pro-rated, deposited into their account in equal monthly installments during the first pay period paid on the first payday of each month.
*pro-rated is defined as $125.00 per month for an individual or $250.00 per month for a family, based on month of hire for new hires. This is based on the Boroughs contribution for a Full-Time employee of $1500.00 per year for an individual or $3000.00 per year for a family.
Guardian Flight AirMed & LifeMed AK transportation
Discount family membership available at employee's expense.
Employee Assistance Program
Available at no cost to employee and family members 24/7, through Magellan Health.
Flexible Spending Account
Pre-tax payroll deduction for qualified medical/dental expenses available at employee's expense.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Pre-tax payroll deduction for dependent care expenses available at employee's expense.
Group Life and AD&D
A life insurance policy for all regular status employees in an amount equal to the employee's annual salary. A $2,000 policy is also provided for spouse and dependent children.
Additional Group Life and AD&D
Additional life insurance available at employee's expense.
Supplemental Policies
Available through Colonial Life at employee's expense.
Personal Leave-Paid Time Off-PTO
Employees accrue 6.47 hours of PTO from date of hire and it is available to use immediately. Accrual increases according to a 2, 5, and 10-year schedule.
Holidays
Ten scheduled holidays plus two floating holidays.
Administrative Leave
Administrative employees receive up to 80 hours of administrative leave per calendar year.
Retirement
Enrollment in the State of Alaska Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) is mandatory. Employee/ Employer contributions dependent on PERS Tier Level employee is hired under.
Deferred Compensation Plan
An optional employee-funded 457 deferred compensation program available through MissionSquare Retirement.
IRA & Roth IRA
Available at employee's expense through MissionSquare Retirement.
This is only a Summary Sheet. Please see full Medical/Rx and Dental/Vision Plans for schedule of benefits and coverage. Consult your current Collective Bargaining Agreement as well as applicable KPB policies/procedures regarding other benefits outlined above.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully, and certify that your responses can be verified from information within your application and by reference?
02
COVER LETTER: This job posting requires a cover letter attached to the application. Have you attached your cover letter, as required, which highlights my knowledge, skills, abilities and experience as they pertain to the responsibilities listed in the job description. I understand if this is not attached, my application will not be considered.
03
Please provide name, address, email address, and contact numbers for three (3) professional references.If you have provided this information on your application, this question is N/A.
04
RESUME: This job posting requires a resume attached to the application. I understand if this is not attached, my application will not be considered.
05
Please provide name, address, email address and contact numbers for three (3) personal references.If you have provided this information on your application, this question is N/A.
06
Do you currently possess a valid, unrestricted driver's license?
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Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?
08
Do you have an Associate's degree in Para-Medicine, Fire Science, Emergency Medical Science or equivalent related Experience? Please explain below:
09
I have the required minimum seven (7) years of increasingly responsible firefighting/EMS experience, four (4) years of which have been as a fire officer or equivalent leadership/managerial role within a career or combination fire department.
10
Do you have an Alaska Fire Officer I or state approved equivalent?Please attach certification to application.
Required Question
Location : Homer, AK
Job Type: Full-time
Department: KACHEMAK EMERGENCY SERVICE AREA
Division: KACHEMAK EMERGENCY SA
Opening Date: 12/24/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Special instructions for job posting: Within six months from date of hire, the Deputy Chief must establish residency within at least a 20-minute response time by roadway to the nearest service area station as designated by his or her superior, and shall continue such residency during the period of appointment
Please be sure to attach requested documents to application.
Definition
Under the general direction and supervision of the Chief, the Deputy Chief, Emergency Services is responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of administrative and management services, manages the emergency medical services program, and manages training of the combination career and volunteer staff as delegated by the Chief. The Deputy Chief serves as a member of the management, administrative and command teams.
Deputy Chief, KESALow Salary RangeHigh Salary RangeRegular Gross Wages $ 76,893.00 $ 112,736.00Annual Benefits paid by KPB on Employee's behalf:
FICA $ 6,404.00 $ 9,852.00PERS $ 16,917.00 $ 24,802.00Health Insurance* $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00Life Insurance $ 106.00 $ 156.00Value of Leave Accrual (6.47 hrs. per pay period) Accrual paid as used. $ 6,811.00 $ 16,044.00Est. Total: $132,131.00 $188,590.00See Summary of Benefits for Additional Employee Benefits; Does not reflect Net pay.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Education:
- High school diploma or GED, and
- Associate's degree in Fire Science, Emergency Medical Science, or Para-Medicine or equivalent related experience.
2.Work Experience:A minimum of seven (7) years of increasingly responsible firefighting/EMS experience, four (4) years of which must have been as a fire officer or equivalent leadership/managerial role within a career or combination fire department.
This experience must include demonstrated and successful work experience in all of the following areas:
- Command and control experience on emergency scenes including fire and emergency medical response; and
- Administrative responsibility including budget preparation, grant preparation, licensing, reporting, record keeping and tracking of required expenditures; and
- Experience with incident command systems, fire and emergency services apparatus/equipment specification, purchase, and maintenance; and
- Experience training and leading volunteer and/or paid Fire and EMS staff members; and
- Strong and effective communication skills including both verbal command in person and via radio, and written communication as demonstrated in accurate and comprehensive report writing and documentation;
- Relationship-building, team-building, recruiting and retention experience.
3. Certifications and Licensing:
- Maintain Alaska Fire Officer I or state approved equivalent; and
- Obtain and Maintain Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) III within 12 months; and
- Obtain and Maintain Alaska Fire Instructor II within 18 months; and
- A valid, unrestricted Alaska driver's license
Essential Functions
1.Assists the Chief as assigned with all Department services and activities to include training, injury prevention, emergency medical services, and fire protection and suppression.
2.Assists the Chief in the development and implementation of administrative policies and guidelines resulting from regulatory processes and regulations that affect the department.
3.Assists the Chief in contract administration, product research and evaluation, grant development/administration, and long-term planning processes for the department.
4.Assists the Chief in the development and coordination of medical control, field policies for emergency responses, and evaluation of program effectiveness and supervises the medical quality assurance program. Works with the physician advisor to monitor the medical program for the department. Supervises and administers the ambulance billing program for the department.
5.Directly supervises the Training division of the department including training for employees and volunteer responders. Prepares employee and volunteer training sign-in forms for Borough, State and Federal training records and reports.
6.Summarizes and interprets data; prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual reports; and prepares other reports as necessary. May be required to provide status reporting as requested by the Chief, Borough administration and/or the Office of Emergency Management and/or Fire Service Area Board.
7.Ensures that licensure, training requirements and reporting for the department are complete and timely.
8.Assists the Chief with budget development and implementation for fiscal year.
9.May represent the department with other agencies, departments, and organizations as their programs relate to the department as directed by the Chief.
10.Acts as a community leader when representing the service area and the department. Proactively establishes and maintains effective and positive working relationships with the Borough, volunteers, neighboring agencies and service areas.
11.Maintains minimum EMS and Fire certification levels as required by the Fire Service Area.
12.Assists the Chief with supervision of borough employees as directed.
13.When designated, may assume the duties of the Chief in his/her absence.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to feel or handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear; and smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently transport up to 50 pounds, and occasionally transport over 100 pounds. Employee may encounter a high frequency of exposure to hazardous situations in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We look forward to reviewing your application. Thank you for applying!
Kenai Peninsula Borough Self-Insured Health/Rx /Dental/Vision Plans
- Coverage begins on date of hire into a regular position.
- Biweekly payroll (24 pay periods); employee's contribution (pre-tax) deduction
- Borough-provided contribution for HSA or HRA
High Deductible Health Plan
Calendar Year Deductible: Individual - $2,000*Family - $4,000*
Calendar Year Out-of-Pocket Maximum:
Individual - $5,500 In-Network / $15,000
Out-of-Network Family - $9,000 In-Network / $30,000 Out-of-Network
Prescription Drug Plan Calendar Year Deductible:
Individual - $2,000* Family - $4,000*
* Medical and prescription deductibles are combined and cross-accumulate * Medical and prescription out-of-pocket maximums are combined and cross-accumulate
Note: A spousal coverage surcharge of $150 per month ($75 per pay period) will be assessed if an employee's spouse declines health coverage available through his or her employer and is enrolled in the KPB Plans, or if the spouse elects to enroll in a reduced benefit plan which shifts primary coverage to the Kenai Peninsula Borough Health Plan.
Employee Health Premiums per Pay Period (24 per year):
Employee $47.50 ($95/month)
Spouse $47.50 ($95/month)
Children (1 - 5)$12.50 (per each child / $25 per child/per month)
Children (6+) $75 ($150 total/month)
Dental Plan Calendar Year Deductible
Individual - $75 / Family - $250
Annual Maximum Benefit per Person - $2,500
Vision Plan
There is no deductible applicable to the Vision Plan Eligible expenses include eye exams, lenses and frames and contact lenses.
Dental/Vision Premiums per Pay Period (24 per year):Coverage for employee and all eligible, enrolled dependents$15 ($30/month)
Borough Contribution to HSA or HRA
Health Savings Account
Calendar Year Contribution$1,500 Individual / $3,000 Family
Health Reimbursement Arrangement
Calendar Year Contribution$1,500 Individual / $3,000 Family
Employees who elect to participate in, and meet eligibility requirements for, the HRA or HSA, shall have the Employer's contribution, *pro-rated, deposited into their account in equal monthly installments during the first pay period paid on the first payday of each month.
*pro-rated is defined as $125.00 per month for an individual or $250.00 per month for a family, based on month of hire for new hires. This is based on the Boroughs contribution for a Full-Time employee of $1500.00 per year for an individual or $3000.00 per year for a family.
Guardian Flight AirMed & LifeMed AK transportation
Discount family membership available at employee's expense.
Employee Assistance Program
Available at no cost to employee and family members 24/7, through Magellan Health.
Flexible Spending Account
Pre-tax payroll deduction for qualified medical/dental expenses available at employee's expense.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Pre-tax payroll deduction for dependent care expenses available at employee's expense.
Group Life and AD&D
A life insurance policy for all regular status employees in an amount equal to the employee's annual salary. A $2,000 policy is also provided for spouse and dependent children.
Additional Group Life and AD&D
Additional life insurance available at employee's expense.
Supplemental Policies
Available through Colonial Life at employee's expense.
Personal Leave-Paid Time Off-PTO
Employees accrue 6.47 hours of PTO from date of hire and it is available to use immediately. Accrual increases according to a 2, 5, and 10-year schedule.
Holidays
Ten scheduled holidays plus two floating holidays.
Administrative Leave
Administrative employees receive up to 80 hours of administrative leave per calendar year.
Retirement
Enrollment in the State of Alaska Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) is mandatory. Employee/ Employer contributions dependent on PERS Tier Level employee is hired under.
Deferred Compensation Plan
An optional employee-funded 457 deferred compensation program available through MissionSquare Retirement.
IRA & Roth IRA
Available at employee's expense through MissionSquare Retirement.
This is only a Summary Sheet. Please see full Medical/Rx and Dental/Vision Plans for schedule of benefits and coverage. Consult your current Collective Bargaining Agreement as well as applicable KPB policies/procedures regarding other benefits outlined above.
01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully, and certify that your responses can be verified from information within your application and by reference?
- Yes
- No
02
COVER LETTER: This job posting requires a cover letter attached to the application. Have you attached your cover letter, as required, which highlights my knowledge, skills, abilities and experience as they pertain to the responsibilities listed in the job description. I understand if this is not attached, my application will not be considered.
- Yes
- No
03
Please provide name, address, email address, and contact numbers for three (3) professional references.If you have provided this information on your application, this question is N/A.
04
RESUME: This job posting requires a resume attached to the application. I understand if this is not attached, my application will not be considered.
- Yes
- No
05
Please provide name, address, email address and contact numbers for three (3) personal references.If you have provided this information on your application, this question is N/A.
06
Do you currently possess a valid, unrestricted driver's license?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you possess a high school diploma or GED?
- Yes
- No
08
Do you have an Associate's degree in Para-Medicine, Fire Science, Emergency Medical Science or equivalent related Experience? Please explain below:
09
I have the required minimum seven (7) years of increasingly responsible firefighting/EMS experience, four (4) years of which have been as a fire officer or equivalent leadership/managerial role within a career or combination fire department.
- Yes
- No
10
Do you have an Alaska Fire Officer I or state approved equivalent?Please attach certification to application.
- Yes
- No
Required Question